JD Souther
John David Souther was an American singer-songwriter and actor, well-known for having (co-)written hit songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Some of his hits for the Eagles include "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town." Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with longtime friend, James Taylor.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1945-11-02 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Died
- 2024-09-18
Known for
- Always (1989) — The Singer
- My Girl 2 (1994) — Jeffrey Pommeroy
- Postcards from the Edge (1990) — Ted
- Nashville (2012) — Watty White
- Purgatory (1999) — Brooks / Jesse James
- History of the Eagles (2013) — Self
- Austin City Limits (1975) — Self
- Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988) — Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar
- Laurel Canyon (2020) — Self
- Deadline (2012) — Lucas Harper
- How to Make the Cruelest Month (1998) — Uncle Jerry
- Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill (2024) — Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
- Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 (2017) — Self
- The Pennsylvania Miners' Story (2002) — Dennis 'Harpo' Hall
- ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 (2014) — Self